Mid-size Sedan · 2025

Honda Accord

Honda's flagship sedan returns

Mid-size Sedan e-CVT (direct drive at highway speeds)
Honda Accord

Overview

The Accord has been part of the Australian market since 1976 - that's nearly 50 years. After a brief absence, the 11th generation returned in 2024 as a hybrid-only offering, competing with the Camry in a shrinking sedan segment.

The Accord arrived in Australia in 1976 as Honda's first mid-size car, establishing the brand as more than just a small-car maker. It was a compact, well-built sedan that offered a level of refinement unusual for its price point. Over the following decades, the Accord became one of Honda Australia's strongest sellers, particularly the 7th generation (CL/CM) which moved over 45,000 units during its run from 2003 to 2007.

Australian Sales

110,425

Total units sold

Year Units sold
1976
800
1978
1,500
1980
2,100
1982
2,800
1984
3,200
1986
3,800
1988
4,500
1990
5,200
1992
5,800
1994
6,100
1996
5,900
1998
6,500
2000
7,200
2002
7,800
2004
9,200
2006
9,800
2008
7,500
2010
5,600
2012
4,200
2014
3,800
2016
2,890
2018
1,876
2019
1,234
2020
890
2021
0
2022
0
2024
137
2025
98

Source: FCAI VFACTS

1st Gen (SJ)

1976-1981

Honda's first mid-size car in Australia. A compact, well-built sedan that established Honda as more than just a small-car maker.

Variants

Variant Engine Power Transmission
(base)
5-door Hatchback 		1.6L SOHC inline 4-cylinder, transverse, FWD 68kW @ 5,500rpm 2-speed Automatic Full specs ›
(base)
5-door Hatchback 		1.6L SOHC inline 4-cylinder, transverse, FWD 68kW @ 5,500rpm 5-speed Manual Full specs ›

2nd Gen (SY/SZ)

1982-1985

Grew in size and refinement. Offered as a sedan and three-door hatch.

Variants

Variant Engine Power Transmission
Ex
5-door Hatchback 		OHC inline 4-cylinder, transverse, FWD 74kW (100PS) @ 5,800rpm 3-speed Automatic Full specs ›
Ex
5-door Hatchback 		OHC inline 4-cylinder, transverse, FWD 74kW (100PS) @ 5,800rpm 5-speed Manual Full specs ›
Ex
4-door Sedan 		OHC inline 4-cylinder, transverse, FWD 74kW (100PS) @ 5,800rpm 3-speed Automatic Full specs ›
Ex
4-door Sedan 		OHC inline 4-cylinder, transverse, FWD 74kW (100PS) @ 5,800rpm 5-speed Manual Full specs ›

3rd Gen (CA)

1986-1989

Pop-up headlights and a more aerodynamic design. Available with fuel injection.

Variants

Variant Engine Power Transmission
Ex
5-door Hatchback 		2.0L SOHC inline 4-cylinder, transverse, FWD 88kW @ 5,500rpm 4-speed Automatic Full specs ›
Ex
5-door Hatchback 		2.0L SOHC inline 4-cylinder, transverse, FWD 88kW @ 5,500rpm 5-speed Manual Full specs ›
Ex
4-door Sedan 		2.0L SOHC inline 4-cylinder, transverse, FWD 88kW @ 5,500rpm 4-speed Automatic Full specs ›
Ex
4-door Sedan 		2.0L SOHC inline 4-cylinder, transverse, FWD 88kW @ 5,500rpm 5-speed Manual Full specs ›

4th Gen (CB)

1990-1993

Widely regarded as a high point. Double-wishbone suspension all round. The CB7 is a classic.

Variants

Variant Engine Power Transmission
EXi
4-door Sedan 		2.0L SOHC 16-valve inline 4-cylinder, transverse, FWD 103kW @ 5,600rpm 4-speed Automatic Full specs ›
EXi
4-door Sedan 		2.0L SOHC 16-valve inline 4-cylinder, transverse, FWD 103kW @ 5,600rpm 5-speed Manual Full specs ›
EXi (4WS)
4-door Sedan 		2.2L SOHC 16-valve inline 4-cylinder, transverse, FWD 103kW @ 5,600rpm 4-speed Automatic Full specs ›
EXi (4WS)
4-door Sedan 		2.2L SOHC 16-valve inline 4-cylinder, transverse, FWD 103kW @ 5,600rpm 5-speed Manual Full specs ›

5th Gen (CD)

1994-1997

More rounded styling. Continued strong sales in Australia's mid-size sedan market.

Variants

Variant Engine Power Transmission
VTi
4-door Sedan 		2.2L SOHC VTEC inline 4-cylinder 118kW @ 5,500rpm 4-speed Automatic Full specs ›
VTi
4-door Sedan 		2.2L SOHC VTEC inline 4-cylinder 118kW @ 5,500rpm 5-speed Manual Full specs ›
EXi
4-door Sedan 		2.2L SOHC VTEC inline 4-cylinder 118kW @ 5,500rpm 4-speed Automatic Full specs ›
EXi
4-door Sedan 		2.2L SOHC VTEC inline 4-cylinder 118kW @ 5,500rpm 5-speed Manual Full specs ›
VTi-S
4-door Sedan 		2.2L SOHC VTEC inline 4-cylinder 118kW @ 5,500rpm 4-speed Automatic Full specs ›
VTi-S
4-door Sedan 		2.2L SOHC VTEC inline 4-cylinder 118kW @ 5,500rpm 5-speed Manual Full specs ›
(base)
5-door Wagon 		2.2L SOHC VTEC inline 4-cylinder 118kW @ 5,500rpm 4-speed Automatic Full specs ›
Aerodeck
5-door Wagon 		2.2L SOHC VTEC inline 4-cylinder 118kW @ 5,500rpm 4-speed Automatic Full specs ›
Aerodeck
5-door Wagon 		2.2L SOHC VTEC inline 4-cylinder 118kW @ 5,500rpm 5-speed Manual Full specs ›

6th Gen (CG)

1998-2002

Larger and more premium. Available with a V6 for the first time in Australia.

Variants

Variant Engine Power Transmission
VTi
4-door Sedan 		Inline 4-cylinder SOHC VTEC 110kW @ 5,700rpm 4-speed automatic with Grade Logic Control Full specs ›
VTi
4-door Sedan 		Inline 4-cylinder SOHC VTEC 110kW @ 5,700rpm 4-speed automatic with Grade Logic Control Full specs ›
VTi 50th Anniversary
4-door Sedan 		Inline 4-cylinder SOHC VTEC 110kW @ 5,700rpm 4-speed automatic with Grade Logic Control Full specs ›
V6
4-door Sedan 		V6 SOHC VTEC 147kW @ 5,500rpm 4-speed automatic with Grade Logic Control Full specs ›
V6-L
4-door Sedan 		V6 SOHC VTEC 147kW @ 5,500rpm 4-speed automatic with Grade Logic Control Full specs ›
V6 50th Anniversary
4-door Sedan 		V6 SOHC VTEC 147kW @ 5,500rpm 4-speed automatic with Grade Logic Control Full specs ›

Euro R CL1 (Grey Import)

2000-2002

Grey Import

JDM-only performance variant of the 6th gen Accord. Powered by the H22A 2.2L DOHC VTEC engine producing 157kW with a 6-speed manual and Torsen LSD. Brembo brakes and Recaro seats standard. SEV-approved for Australian import. One of Honda's most underrated performance cars.

Variants

Variant Engine Power Transmission
Accord Euro R (CL1) 2.2L H22A DOHC VTEC In-line 4-cylinder 157kW @ 7,200rpm 6-speed close-ratio manual Full specs ›

7th Gen (CL/CM)

2003-2007

Top seller in its class in Australia with over 45,000 sedans sold during its run.

Variants

Variant Engine Power Transmission
VTi
4-door Sedan 		2.4L DOHC i-VTEC inline 4-cylinder 118kW @ 5,500rpm 5-speed Automatic Full specs ›
VTi-L
4-door Sedan 		2.4L DOHC i-VTEC inline 4-cylinder 118kW @ 5,500rpm 4-speed Automatic Full specs ›
V6
4-door Sedan 		3.0L SOHC VTEC V6 177kW @ 6,250rpm 5-speed Automatic Full specs ›
V6 Luxury
4-door Sedan 		3.0L SOHC VTEC V6 177kW @ 6,250rpm 5-speed Automatic Full specs ›
V6-L
4-door Sedan 		3.0L SOHC VTEC V6 177kW @ 6,250rpm 4-speed Automatic Full specs ›

8th Gen (CU)

2008-2012

Available as sedan and Euro-spec Tourer wagon. V6 option continued.

Variants

Variant Engine Power Transmission
VTi
4-door Sedan 		Inline 4-cylinder DOHC i-VTEC 133kW @ 6,500rpm 5-speed auto with Grade Logic Control + paddle shift Full specs ›
VTi-L
4-door Sedan 		Inline 4-cylinder DOHC i-VTEC 133kW @ 6,500rpm 5-speed auto with Grade Logic Control + paddle shift Full specs ›
VTi Luxury
4-door Sedan 		Inline 4-cylinder DOHC i-VTEC 133kW @ 6,500rpm 5-speed auto with Grade Logic Control + paddle shift Full specs ›
V6
4-door Sedan 		V-Shape 6-cylinder SOHC i-VTEC 202kW @ 6,200rpm 5-speed auto with Grade Logic Control + paddle shift Full specs ›
V6 Luxury
4-door Sedan 		V-Shape 6-cylinder SOHC i-VTEC 202kW @ 6,200rpm 5-speed auto with Grade Logic Control + paddle shift Full specs ›

9th Gen (CR)

2013-2017

Offered with 2.4L four-cylinder or 3.5L V6. Earth Dreams technology improved efficiency.

Variants

Variant Engine Power Transmission
VTi
4-door Sedan 		Inline 4-cylinder DOHC i-VTEC 129kW @ 6,500rpm 5-speed auto with Grade Logic Control Full specs ›
VTi Limited Edition
4-door Sedan 		Inline 4-cylinder DOHC i-VTEC 129kW @ 6,500rpm 5-speed auto with Grade Logic Control Full specs ›
VTi-L
4-door Sedan 		Inline 4-cylinder DOHC i-VTEC 129kW @ 6,500rpm 5-speed auto with Grade Logic Control Full specs ›
VTi-LN
4-door Sedan 		Inline 4-cylinder DOHC i-VTEC 129kW @ 6,500rpm 5-speed auto with Grade Logic Control Full specs ›
VTi-S
4-door Sedan 		Inline 4-cylinder DOHC i-VTEC 129kW @ 6,500rpm 5-speed auto with Grade Logic Control Full specs ›
V6-L
4-door Sedan 		V6 SOHC i-VTEC 202kW @ 6,200rpm 6-speed auto Full specs ›

10th Gen (CV)

2019-2020

Short-lived in Australia. Hybrid variant offered but discontinued as Honda pulled the Accord from the local market.

Variants

Variant Engine Power Transmission
VTi-L
4-door Sedan 		Inline 4-cylinder DOHC i-VTEC 118kW @ 6,500rpm 6-speed auto Full specs ›
Vti-Lx 1.5L Turbo
4-door Sedan 		Inline 4-cylinder DOHC VTEC Turbo 131kW @ 5,500rpm CVT Full specs ›
Vti-Lx 2.0L Hybrid
4-door Sedan 		2.0L DOHC i-VTEC + dual electric motors (e:HEV) 152kW combined e-CVT (direct drive at highway speeds) Full specs ›
V6-L
4-door Sedan 		V6 SOHC i-VTEC 202kW @ 6,200rpm 6-speed auto Full specs ›

11th Gen (FL)

2024-present

Returned to Australia in mid-2024 as a hybrid-only e:HEV RS. Premium positioning with Google built-in infotainment.

Variants

Variant Engine Power Transmission
Vti-Lx
4-door Sedan 		2.0L DOHC i-VTEC + dual electric motors (e:HEV) 152kW combined e-CVT Full specs ›
Vti-Lx Hybrid
4-door Sedan 		2.0L DOHC i-VTEC + dual electric motors (e:HEV) 152kW combined e-CVT Full specs ›
E:Hev Rs
4-door Sedan 		Hybrid DOHC i-VTEC In-line 4-cylinder 135kW @ 5,000-8,000rpm Electric CVT (E-CVT) with deceleration paddle selectors Full specs ›
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